Rail and Urban Transport
Technical University of Munich offers this 24-month English-taught master's in Agriculture & Services in Munich, ranked #27 by Times Higher Education.
What it takes to get in
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026
- Apply via
- uni-assist
What it costs
No tuition fees here — just plan for a normal Munich student life.
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What you'll study
120 ECTS over 24 months — core foundations, then a track of your choice, then a thesis.
Given the contemporary demographic developments, technological innovations, and ecological necessities, sustainable traffic and transportation systems are of outstanding importance for designing liveable cities and resilient infrastructures. Students of the Rail and Urban Transport (M.Sc.) Master’s degree program at TUM Asia learn to develop and implement transport and rail systems that meet the diverse requirements of sustainable mobility. The program deepens students’ engineering knowledge from an interdisciplinary perspective and develops it further with a view to transport and rail traffic planning. Students acquire specific skills that enable them to develop and implement advanced solutions for the effective and efficient management of various transportation and rail systems. Building on a set of core modules in areas such as statistics, process analysis and management, or modelling and simulation, students can specialize in the areas of “Rail” or “Transport” according to their interests and professional aspirations. A compulsory internship enables students to apply their knowledge in business practice. Graduates of the degree program are experts in developing sustainable transport infrastructures. They are able to recognize the complex and possibly conflicting demands on (urban) transport systems and to develop technically adept and socially responsible approaches to solving them in order to implement socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable structures. Thus, they are just as well qualified to continue their academic work within the framework of a dissertation as they are for taking on responsible positions in transport and infrastructure companies, in consulting, or in public administration. You can find detailed information on the program’s curriculum and structure in the degree program brochure . Program structure Further information on the course structure can be found on the TUM Asia website . Language of instruction The language of instruction for this program is English. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency through an acknowledged language test such as: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) : a score of at least 88 points (Institution Code: 7368) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) : a score of at least 6.5, not older than two years Academic Regulations:
Rankings
- Times Higher Education 2026#27
- Times Higher Education 2025#26
- QS World 2025#28
- QS — Engineering 2025#16
- QS — Computer Science 2025#26
- QS — Medicine 2025#75
- QS — Business 2025#91
Visa & life in Germany
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Non-EU students need a national (D) visa plus a residence permit after arrival; proof of finances (blocked account, ~€11,900/yr) is the main requirement. EU students just register locally (Anmeldung).
- Post-study work
- 18-month job-seeker residence permit after graduation — you can work without restriction while searching for a position matching your qualification.
- Tuition
- Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes — just a semester contribution of €150–€400. Exceptions: Baden-Württemberg (€1,500/semester for non-EU) and some TUM professional master's.
- Scholarships
- DAAD scholarships for international students, Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month, merit-based), plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.
About Technical University of Munich
Technical University of Munich enrolls 47,047 students and offers 83 programs across engineering, business and law, and computer science and IT. The institution ranks #26 in the Times Higher Education overall rankings for 2025, with subject strengths in engineering (#16 in QS Subject rankings) and computer science (#26 in QS Subject rankings).
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Common questions
Is Rail and Urban Transport at Technical University of Munich taught in English?
Yes — the programme is taught entirely in English.
What is the acceptance rate at Technical University of Munich?
Not published. Most European public universities don't release acceptance rates — admission is requirements-based, so if you meet the stated requirements your application gets a full review rather than competing against a fixed quota.
Do I need GRE or GMAT scores?
No — GRE and GMAT scores are not required for this programme.
Can I work in Germany after graduating?
Yes. Germany grants graduates of German universities an 18-month residence permit to look for work matching their qualification, and you can work without restriction during the search period.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 31 May 2026. Deadlines can differ by nationality — confirm on the programme page.
Is Technical University of Munich good for Agriculture & Services?
Technical University of Munich ranks #16 in Engineering (QS 2025).
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